Terms of Use

The following Terms of Use should be reviewed carefully. If you do not agree to these Terms of Use, do not use this web site or any service, feature or program found therein (collectively referred to as “Web Site”). By accessing, using, uploading, or downloading materials from this Web Site you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. Olympus America Inc. (“Olympus”) reserves the right to make changes or updates to these Terms of Use at any time without notice. Please visit the site periodically to review the most current terms governing your use of this Web Site.

Notice Specific to Information Available on this Web Site

The information contained or referred to in this Web Site comes from a variety of sources and may not be accurate, error-free, complete, or current. This Web Site is provided as a service to its visitors and the Web Site information is provided on an "AS IS" basis and use of such information is at your own risk. Olympus reserves the right to delete, modify or supplement the content of this Web Site at any time for any reason without notification to anyone.

OLYMPUS MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES ABOUT THE SUITABILITY OF ANY INFORMATION, CONTAINED IN OR REFERRED TO IN THIS WEB SITE, FOR ANY PURPOSE. OLYMPUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR AND DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS, WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS WITH REGARD TO THIS WEB SITE AND/OR THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN OR REFERRED TO IN THIS WEB SITE INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN WARRANTIES, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

IN NO EVENT SHALL OLYMPUS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, RESULTING FROM LOSS OF USE, DATA OR PROFITS, EITHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF INFORMATION AVAILABLE FROM THIS WEB SITE. SOME STATES MAY NOT RECOGNIZE A DISCLAIMER OR LIMITATION OF WARRANTIES AND/OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY SO THE ABOVE DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. YOU MAY ALSO HAVE DIFFERENT AND/OR ADDITIONAL RIGHTS AND REMEDIES THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

Notice Specific to Software Available on this Web Site

Any software that is made available to download from this web site ("Software") is the copyrighted work of Olympus and/or its suppliers. The Software is made available for downloading solely for use by end users and any reproduction or redistribution of the Software is expressly prohibited by law, and may result in severe civil and criminal penalties. Violators will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible. In addition, downloading Software is prohibited if you are visiting this web site from any of the countries to which the export of software is prohibited by the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Without limiting the foregoing, copying or reproduction of the software to any other server or location for further reproduction or redistribution is expressly prohibited. THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. OLYMPUS HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS WITH REGARD TO THE SOFTWARE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

IN NO EVENT SHALL OLYMPUS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, RESULTING FROM LOSS OF USE, DATA OR PROFITS, EITHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF INFORMATION AVAILABLE FROM THIS WEB SITE. SOME STATES MAY NOT RECOGNIZE A DISCLAIMER OR LIMITATION OF WARRANTIES AND/OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY SO THE ABOVE DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. YOU MAY ALSO HAVE DIFFERENT AND/OR ADDITIONAL RIGHTS AND REMEDIES THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

Olympus is responsible for content generated by Olympus on this Web Site. However, this Web Site may contain links to web sites controlled by parties other than Olympus. Olympus does not review, is not responsible for, and does not endorse the contents, policies, or use of these third-party web sites. Any links to other web sites are provided as merely a convenience to the users of this Web Site and your decision to view or use any of such linked web sites is at your own risk.

Copyright Information

All materials contained on this Web Site are protected by United States copyright law and may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, displayed, published or broadcast without the prior written permission of Olympus. You may not alter or remove any trademark, copyright, or other notice from copies of the content.

Trademark Information

Olympus is a registered trademark, and other Olympus product and service names and slogans referenced in this Web Site are trademarks or registered trademarks of Olympus Corporation, Olympus America Inc., and/or their Affiliated Entities ("Affiliated Entities” include Olympus’ parent company, Olympus Corporation of the Americas, as well as the direct and indirect subsidiaries of Olympus Corporation of the Americas and/or Olympus). Olympus trademarks may not be used without the prior written authorization of the owner, except to identify the corresponding products or services. All other company, product or service names referenced in this Web Site are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners.

Limited Right to Use Content

You may download content found on this Web Site for your personal use for non-commercial purposes, provided that the copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices are not removed from the materials downloaded. You may not use, distribute, modify, transmit, reproduce, broadcast, create derivative works from or post the content of this Web Site, including any text, images, audio or video for public or commercial uses. This is a license and does not transfer any ownership right. You may not remove any copyright notices.

System Integrity

You may not use any hardware or software intended to damage or interfere with the proper and timely functioning of this web site or to surreptitiously intercept any system, data or personal information from the web site. You may not take any action which imposes an unreasonable or disproportionately large load on the web site’s network or other infrastructure.

Health Care Information

This Web Site, or affiliated web sites linked to this website, may contain information on medical and health-related topics. This information is provided for educational purposes only and is not meant to be a substitute for the medical advice provided by your own physician or other medical professional. Olympus assumes no responsibility for how this information is used. You should not use this information for diagnosing a health problem or disease but should always consult your own physician. In addition, although Olympus tries to keep this Web Site as current as possible, please be aware that health care information, by its very nature, changes quite rapidly, so some materials may occasionally be out of date.

Restricted Rights

The information that is downloaded from this Web Site for or on behalf of the government of the United States of America and/or its agencies (the "U.S. Government") is provided with Restricted Rights. Use, duplication, or disclosure by the U.S. Government is subject to the restrictions set forth in DFARS 252.227-7013 and FAR 52.227-14 and 48 CFR 52.227-19, as applicable.

Applicable Laws

This web site, or affiliated web sites linked to this web site, may contain information about products which may or may not be available in any particular country, and if applicable, may have received acceptance or market clearance by a governmental regulatory body for different indications and restrictions in different countries. Each country has specific laws, regulations and medical practices governing the communication of medical or other information about medical products on the Internet. Nothing herein should be construed as a solicitation or promotion for any product or for an indication for any product which is not authorized by the laws and regulations of the country where the reader resides.

This web site is developed and maintained by Olympus from its offices in Pennsylvania, U.S.A. All claims relating to this web site shall be governed by the laws of the State of Pennsylvania. You may not use any of the information contained in this web site in violation of U.S. export laws or regulations or in violation of any applicable local laws or regulations.

These Terms of Use are void only to the extent where prohibited by law.

Submission of Ideas

In order to avoid troubles relating to Intellectual Property Rights, Olympus is not obligated to accept or consider any unsolicited information or ideas about technologies, products, services, designs or business from the public ("Idea") through this Olympus Web Site or otherwise. Nonetheless, if you send Olympus an Idea, Olympus shall deem that you have waived all rights of your Idea and you have agreed that Olympus is free to use your Idea. Olympus shall be under no obligation to review, evaluate, or adopt your Idea, nor shall Olympus be under obligation to keep your Idea confidential. Also, Olympus shall not be responsible for any payment of compensation or similarities between your Idea and future Olympus products or activities. Please note that Olympus has no obligation to reply to your submission of Idea.

Olympus Mobile Alerts

By electing to receive promotional alerts, product information or service information via text messaging (“Olympus Mobile Alerts”), you have agreed to receive such alerts by Olympus through the use of an auto-dialer and have agreed to these terms and conditions.

The number of texts that you will receive from any specific Olympus Mobile Alerts keyword campaign shall be up to ten (10) per month.

By participating in Olympus Mobile Alerts, message and data rates may be applied by your carrier. Olympus does not charge you for sending texts to you.

You must be 18 years of age or older and have a US carrier cell phone plan to participate in Olympus Mobile Alerts. By electing to receive Olympus Mobile Alerts you are representing that you are the account holder or rightful owner of the phone number that will be receiving the text messages, are 18 years of age or older, and have the requisite plan to participate. Content is not available on all carriers.

You may Opt-out/stop receiving text messaging at any time by texting “STOP” to the number shown as sending the text message to you. You will receive one more text after texting “STOP” to confirm the stop. Stopping text messaging will not affect any membership, purchase, entry, service or other relationship you may have with Olympus.

If you would like additional information on Olympus’ Mobile Alerts or if you need assistance you can text “HELP” to the number shown as sending the text message to you or by contacting Olympus customer service directly at 1-800-622-6372.

Any information that we collect from you shall be used according to these terms and conditions and our Privacy Policy.

You may Opt-in again at anytime to receive Olympus Mobile Alerts by visiting getolympus.com and following the instructions for receiving Olympus Mobile Alerts or by participating in various Olympus promotions where you can elect to Opt-in to Olympus Mobile Alerts.

Olympus Rewards Program

The Olympus Rewards Program applies only to products sold on www.getolympus.com and that are listed as participating in the Olympus Rewards Program ("Qualifying Products"); or the performance of an activity designated by Olympus (“Qualifying Activity”).

In order to receive the benefits of the Olympus Rewards Program You must be an existing Olympus account holder at www.getolympus.com or You must visit www.getolympus.com and create an Olympus account (“Membership”). Membership is open to all individuals that reside in the United States and Canada. Commercial customers and others purchasing items for resale are not eligible for Membership.

The use and benefits of the Olympus Rewards Program is subject to, and shall be governed by, these Terms of Use. Olympus may, at its sole and absolute discretion, change the Olympus Rewards Program rules, regulations, benefits, conditions of participation, or Reward levels, in whole or in part, at any time without notice, even though changes may affect the value of the points already accumulated. It is your responsibility to be aware of any such changes. Continued use of your Olympus account shall be deemed acceptance of these Terms and Conditions and any modifications thereto.

You will receive reward points based on the purchase of a Qualifying Product or the performance of a Qualifying Activity ("Rewards"). The amount of Rewards You can earn on the purchase of a Qualifying Product or performance of a Qualifying Activity will be determined by Olympus. The Rewards You can earn upon the purchase of a Qualifying Product will be displayed by the price for such Qualifying Product or, in some instances, through a promotion of such Qualifying Product(s). Points you can earn from the performance of a Qualifying Activity will be displayed in the promotional announcement and/or materials of the Qualifying Activity. Olympus has the right to make the final decision on whether a purchase or performance qualifies for Rewards.

You must be logged into Your Olympus account on the www.getolympus.com website, in order to earn Rewards from purchasing Qualifying Products. You do not have to be logged into your Olympus account in order to earn Rewards from the performance of a Qualifying Activity.

Rewards may be redeemed 1) on future purchases of Olympus products on getolympus.com in the form of a discount on such future purchase; or 2) may be used to purchase certain Olympus products offered from time to time by Olympus in exchange for Rewards.

No Rewards will be earned on Qualifying Product(s) purchased with Rewards. Olympus will post earned Rewards to Your account within thirty (30) days from the purchase of a Qualifying Product or the performance of a Qualifying Activity. Rewards may only be redeemed after such Rewards are posted to Your account.

Rewards have no cash value and cannot be converted to or redeemed for cash, either directly or indirectly. Tax, shipping & handling and any other charges other than the purchase price of the Qualifying Product are not eligible for Rewards points. Shipping and handling charges apply to all products, including items purchased with Your Rewards.

Points are not transferable and may not be combined with Rewards from other Olympus Rewards Program Members or conveyed by any means to anyone, including through a Member’s estate, and may not pass to Members’ successors and assigns. Accrued points do not constitute property of the Member. Accrued points are not transferable by the Member (i) upon death, (ii) as part of a domestic relations matter, or (iii) otherwise.

Any return of a Qualifying Product purchased with Rewards will take into account the value of the Rewards redeemed for such product, which may result in a reduction of any amounts owed to You for such return. Any discount or price adjustment, including but not limited to an adjustment resulting from a price match inquiry, may result in the value of the Rewards for this item being reduced by the amount of the price adjustment or eliminated entirely, at Our sole discretion.

As part of the Olympus Rewards Program, You may receive print/electronic Rewards Statements, Olympus Reward Program updates and other related materials at the discretion of Olympus. Olympus reserves the right to cease providing Olympus Reward Program updates and related materials to You.

You can view Your account activity online at www.getolympus.com. For information about an individual account or any other Olympus Reward Program-related questions or information contact Olympus America, Inc., Consumer Product Group Customer Service by mail at: 3500 Corporate Parkway, Center Valley, PA 18034 or by email at orders@Olympus.com.

To the extent provided by law, Olympus reserves the right to make Rewards and promotional offers available to select Olympus account holders based on purchase activity, geographic location, Olympus Rewards Program participation, or information supplied by You.

You may cancel Your Membership at any time by notifying Olympus Customer Service by mail, email or telephone.

We reserve the right to close your account at anytime if there is no account activity for a period of two (2) years, which will result in the forfeiture of any and all accumulated Rewards. For the purposes of these Terms and Conditions, “account activity” shall mean any purchases, downloading content, uploading content, or logging on. Olympus shall reasonably determine if an account is inactive at its sole and absolute discretion.

The information provided by You will be handled according to the Olympus Privacy Policy. If You are interested in learning more about Olympus privacy practices, please visit www.getolympus.com and click on the Privacy Statement link in the bottom navigation bar.

We may terminate the Olympus Rewards Program and/or your Membership at anytime at Our discretion. If We do so without cause, We will provide you with at least ninety (90) days to redeem any Rewards you have earned prior to any termination of your Membership or the Olympus Rewards Program.

Abuse of the Olympus Rewards Program by failing to follow these Terms and Conditions, conducting any fraudulent or illegal activities, purchasing products with the intent to resell, “hacking”, misrepresenting or falsifying any facts presented to Olympus, participating in any activity disparaging to or not in the best interest of Olympus or other Olympus account holders, or conducting any other improper conduct as determined by Olympus in its sole judgment, may result in immediate cancellation of your Membership and future disqualification from Olympus Rewards Program or participation in other Olympus promotional programs, forfeiture of all Rewards accrued, cancellation of previously issued but unused Rewards, and termination of the business relationship with Olympus. In connection with the enforcement of any of the Terms and Conditions governing the Olympus Reward Program, Olympus reserves the right to take appropriate legal action, as it deems necessary, and to recover damages, attorneys’ fees and court costs.

Our failure to insist upon or enforce Your strict compliance with these Terms and Conditions will not constitute a waiver of any of Our rights.

Taxes may apply where required by law. You shall be responsible for any taxes that you may incur for receiving and/or redeeming Rewards.

All determinations by Olympus shall be final and conclusive in each case.

Olympus Gallery Rules

You must be 18 years of age or older to participate in the Gallery.

By posting your photograph(s), video(s), photograph or video titles, and/or your username (the “Content”) on the GetOlympus.com Gallery (the “Gallery”), you certify that the Content:

is your own original work;

does not contain or reference any third party trademarks;

does not contain any insensitive, pornographic or obscene material;

does not violate, misappropriate or infringe the copyright, privacy right, publicity right, or any other rights, of any third party; and

complies with all applicable city, state, provincial and/or federal laws and does not contain any illegal content or material.

Unless otherwise instructed by the Content provider and agreed upon by Olympus, all photos will be attributed to the Olympus User ID who provided the Content.

Any activity you conduct through the Gallery shall be compliant with all applicable laws, rules and regulations.

You are solely responsible for, and shall indemnify and defend Olympus from, any activity that occurs through your account, including but not limited to any claims related to the Content posted, interaction with other accounts, data submitted, or any interruption of the Gallery as a result of any malware, virus, worms, or spyware transmitted through your account.

You will not advertise or solicit any business of any type on the Gallery. Marks on photos identifying you as the photographer will not be considered an advertisement or solicitation.

All information you provide through your account is true and accurate and may be relied upon by Olympus to perform any activity, or exercise any right, as described in these Gallery Rules.

Any Content posted/shared to social media from the Gallery shall be subject to the terms and conditions of the respective social media site. You will adhere to the Rules, Terms and Conditions, Terms of Use, Guidelines, or any similar terms of the respective social media site to which you engage from the Gallery.

You shall not berate, harass, stalk, intimidate, threaten, or verbally abuse any other Gallery participant.

Olympus America Inc. and its respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, successors and assignees (collectively “Olympus”) will have, without any further obligation to you, a non-exclusive, fully paid and royalty-free, worldwide license and permission to use the Content in perpetuity, with or without notice to you, in any media now known or hereafter developed in connection with the promotion or marketing of the Gallery and any Olympus product, including but not limited to use of such Content in advertisements (ie. newspaper, internet, email, or social media); in presentations at tradeshows, at dealer or distributor locations, or internally at Olympus; at Olympus events; or on Olympus owned or controlled domains. You shall at all times continue to retain ownership of any Content.

By posting the Content you are certifying to Olympus that you have all necessary and appropriate rights and permissions to post such Content and to grant the license provided herein.

You acknowledge that the Content you submit may be accessible by known and unknown third parties, who can obtain copies, downloads or other renderings of the Content freely. You understand that Olympus shall not be responsible for, and you release and waive any and all claims you have against Olympus for, such use by third parties. Olympus shall not be responsible for policing, enforcing, or otherwise pursuing third parties for any claims related to such third party’s use of the Content submitted.

Olympus shall not be responsible for, and you waive and release Olympus from any and all damages or claims resulting from, the activities, comments or postings of other Gallery members.

The Gallery is not a storage service, but a place to display Content. Olympus reserves the right to delete, destroy, or permanently remove any Content at any time, with or without notice.

You consent to allow Olympus America Inc. to contact you through your account regarding any communication Olympus may have related to your account or participation in the Gallery.

Olympus may refuse the posting of, or permanently remove, any Content from the Gallery, or terminate any account, for any or no reason. All Olympus decisions with respect to the refusal or removal of any Content or termination of any account shall be final.